Finding the Third Proportional to 175,170 and 362,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,170 and 362,796 is: 751,389.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,170 : 362,796 = 362,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,170/362,796 = 362,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,170x = 362,796 × 362,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,170x = 131,620,937,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,620,937,616/175,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 751,389.72
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